Tom Duncan

President at Northwood University Florida

Northwood University has appointed Dr. Tom L. Duncan as president of the Florida area. Dr. Keith A. Pretty, president and CEO, said, “Dr. Duncan possesses both excellent academic credentials and broad-based community leadership experience. Both students and faculty are looking forward to his leadership of Florida.” Dr. Duncan served as president of Bethany College (later Bethany University) in Santa Cruz, California, for five years. Duncan assumed his duties at this private, church-related institution in a time of financial uncertainty and declining enrollments. During his tenure, student enrollment grew from fewer than 495 students to over 720 students and the college began its first master’s program and enlarged its innovative programs to reach non-traditional students. Duncan successfully balanced budgets by working closely with the board of trustees, fellow administrators, and faculty -- resulting in a surplus to the college.